What We Measure Matters - Rethinking Economic Indicators Beyond GDP

Explore how traditional economic indicators like GDP growth, unemployment, and inflation fail to capture the real financial experiences of American households in this 58-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Examine a new wave of economic data that focuses on what truly matters for financial security: wealth and debt levels, the actual cost of thriving in modern society, economic mobility patterns, overall well-being metrics, and job quality measures. Discover the potential transformative effects of prioritizing well-being alongside traditional economic growth metrics. Gain insights into how reimagining economic measurement could reshape policy decisions and better reflect the lived experiences of families across the United States. Learn from leaders, scholars, and innovators who are working to redefine how we understand and evaluate economic success in the 21st century.